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2C-4 Rear Suspension:
Rear Shock Absorber Inspection
Inspect the rear shock absorber in the following
procedures:
1) Remove the rear shock absorber. Refer to "Rear
Shock Absorber Removal and Installation (Page 2C-
3)".
2) Inspect the rear shock absorber for damage and oil
leakage, and absorber bushing for wear and
damage. If any defect is found, replace the rear
shock absorber with a new one.
CAUTION
!
Do not attempt to disassemble the rear shock
absorber. It is unserviceable.
3) Install the rear shock absorber. Refer to "Rear Shock
Absorber Removal and Installation (Page 2C-3)".
Rear Suspension Adjustment
After installing the rear suspension, adjust the spring
pre-load and damping force as follows.
Spring Pre-load Adjustment
Turn the spring tension ring (1) to the desired position.
NOTE
Position 1 provides the softest spring tension
and position 7 provides the stiffest.
STD position
GSF1250/A: 3rd position
GSF1250S/SA: 4th position
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Damping Force Adjustment
Turn the damping force adjuster (1) to the desired
position.
NOTE
Turn the adjuster clockwise to stiffen the
damping force and turn it counterclockwise
to soften the damping force.
STD position
1-1/4 turns out from stiffest position
Rear Shock Absorber Disposal
Refer to "Rear Shock Absorber Removal and Installation
(Page 2C-3)".
The rear shock absorber unit contains high-pressure
nitrogen gas.
WARNING
!
• Mishandling can cause explosion.
• Keep away from fire and heat. High gas
pressure caused by heat can cause an
explosion.
• Release gas pressure before disposing.
Gas Pressure Release
Make sure to observe the following precautions.
WARNING
!
• Never apply heat or disassemble the
damper unit since it can explode or oil can
splash hazardously.
• When discarding the rear cushion unit, be
sure to release gas pressure from the unit
following the procedures.
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